Description
Join us for a 4 days floral design workshop in Italy where we will lead you on a creative journey in the beautiful ancient village of Torre di Palme. Scroll down the page for all the information.
DATE: 29,30,31 August – 1 September 2023
LOCATION: Torre di Palme (FM) Marche, Italy
LANGUAGE: English
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
PRICE: 2.100,00 €
Happy to share info about our Summer Floral Workshop! It is a dream coming true to host a 4-days workshop where I will be teaching together with Marzena Joseph in one of our favorite places! Join us for a 4-days floral design workshop in Italy where we will lead you on a creative journey in the beautiful ancient village of Torre di Palme.
The course will take place in several picturesque locations of the town and will draw inspiration from traditional arts and crafts, experimenting with different materials and transforming them into contemporary designs. Together, we will explore fundamental elements of floral designs and will dive deeply into the creative process, sharing our approach and helping you to find your own, in your own worlds.
Over the four days course, we will go through a collection of floral design items from the initial concept to the conclusion, in order to set up the flower design of an entire event, such as wedding or a creative or corporate event: different styles and sizes of arrangements – including Ikebana technique – a big installation, bouquet and table styling. We have designed this intensive, 4-days course to give an exclusive insight into the creative process of designing, creating and styling florals. During the workshop you will connect to my and Marzena’s creative and business expertise, with ample time for questions and 1:1 support. Practical sessions begin with tutor’s demonstration, followed by individual work supported with accurate and constructive feedback for each individual student and their work and style.
We will be talking about different types of design and styles, seasonality and color theory, as well as answering doubts in open group discussions. We will have the opportunity to design with incredible local materials, forage in the woods, and draw inspiration from traditional arts and crafts, experimenting with different materials and transforming them into contemporary design pieces. The end of the 4-days workshop will be celebrated with a traditional Italian dinner, accompanied by the floral styling created during the last class.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1 | Arrival, Introduction, Design process insights, Welcome aperitivo
DAY 2 | Study on vase arrangement, Ikebana class and Western style arrangement
DAY 3 | Event/Wedding design introduction and Large botanical installation
DAY 4 | Modern style Bouquet, Table styling and Farewell dinner
WHO CAN ATTEND
This floral retreat is open to professional floral designers, flower lovers and design students. We will teach with emphasis on creativity and experimenting. No previous experience is mandatory but suggested.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- All flowers and materials needed to create all designs
- Welcome kit set
- 4 nights individual accommodation in the village of Torre di Palme
- 4 Breakfasts at Lu Focaro’, antique B&B providing home made local cuisine
- Welcome aperitivo and Last farewell dinner from Lu Focaro’.
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the course
TEACHERS
Federica Carlini is an Italian floral designer based between London and Italy, working internationally. Her passion for floristry and teaching is inspired by the beauty of nature, its connection to different means of expression, cultural traditions and -as a whole- the role of botany in society. She holds a BA in Management Economics in Milano, which led her to work into event production, and to carry out a Master in Sustainable Design and Innovation in Madrid. Her fascination with art, design, crafts and photography guided her into the floral industry. After working as a freelancer for editorials, events and studio productions, and joining the floral team at LOEWE Flores, she developed her own classes first in Madrid to later join the London Flower School in London, a renowned creative floristry school fostering the boundaries of education in the flower industry. Now she runs her own workshops and creative projects for events, set and wedding flowers in London, Italy and internationally.
Marzena Joseph is a flower designer and Sogetsu Ikebana teacher with an educational background in Cultural Studies and the History of Art. Her experience in the flower industry began over a decade ago and she has held a number of positions in floral companies in London, last being a Creative Director at London Flower School. Joseph started learning Ikebana in 2016 with the late Ikebana master, Shiego Suga and continues to study with a Japanese Sogetsu Ikebana master, Ikuyo Morrison. She currently holds a 3rd grade teacher level diploma in Sogetsu Ikebana.
WHERE WILL YOU STAY
You will be staying at the picturesque town of Torre di Palme, Fermo. Torre di Palme is a village surrounded by greenery, perched on a hill overlooking the coast. It offers poetic glimpses with narrow brick-coloured alleys, colorful flowers on the facades of the houses, the blue of the sea and the intense green of the forest. Among the most beautiful villages in Italy, it offers culture, enchanting landscapes and delicious restaurants where you can taste the local specialties.
With roots dating back to the VI century B.C, the town has survived many different époques, experienced medieval magic, and eventually grown to accommodate modern-day life. We will spend our days intimately working with flowers both outdoors in the village and indoor in the beautiful locations around the town. Many are the trips to adventure in the nearby areas: beaches, old towns full of history, art and tradition and trekking excursion on the Sibillini mountain are just a few kilometers away from the village. A dossier with all the suggested extra curricular experiences will be sent to you a few weeks before your trip.
Accommodation is provided in the best b&bs located around the village, in order for you to experience the local life in all its unicity. Torre di Palme, provides the perfect place to spend several days learning, relaxing, and reconnecting with nature, food and arts.
Rooms (all individual use) will be assigned on a first booked basis:
_Rooms with double bed with private bathroom at elegant B&B
_Room with double bed with private bathroom in private apartment
_2 Rooms with double bed with a shared bathroom in share apartment
HOW TO GET THERE
Closest airport to Torre di Palme :
ANCONA
PESCARA
ROMA
From airport, national train rail to “Fermo / Porto San Giorgio“
Do not hesitate to contact us to inquire about local taxis or car rental.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full amount must be paid at the time of booking. A 20% of the fee ( 420,00 euro ) is not-refundable in case of cancellation. Refunds, for the course cancellation by students, will not be issued within 6 weeks of start date.
All materials, flowers, accommodation (4 days), breakfasts, welcome drink and last dinner, are included in the Course Fee. Travel costs are not included in the Course Fee. In the event that the Course is canceled by us, for any reason, we will inform you and reimburse the full payment made by you to us (including the Deposit).
Please note that the course has a minimum attendance level and may be canceled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to amend or cancel the course. We will not be liable for any losses (including, but not limited to, travel and accommodation costs) arising as a consequence of any modification or cancellation of the course or timetabling constraints by us or you, beyond the cost of Course Fee.
QUESTIONS
For any questions, write to us at info@federicacarlini.com or call us on mobile/WhatsApp at +44 7388 839390. We are here to help 🙂
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